National Zoo. American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Udvar-Hazy Center. Smithsonian Institution Building The Castle. National Museum of the American Indian. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. National Portrait Gallery.
Freer Sackler Galleries. National Postal Museum. National Museum of African Art. With 19 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoological Park , the Smithsonian has something for everyone to appreciate and learn from.
Two of the museums are in New York City, while several others are within walking distance of one another on the National Mall in Washington D. The District is a fantastic place to visit because of its rich American history, accessible subway system and hospitable hotels in and around the D.
The Smithsonian offers guided tours, various exhibitions and events, and hands-on activities for people of all ages. Hours: a. Location: 14 th St. This museum became the 19 th of the Smithsonian Institution museums after being established in The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum completely devoted to African American art, history, life and culture and opened a glorious new multi-floor facility in the fall of Location: Independence Avenue SW.
Contemporary and traditional art is on display for people to see, admire and be inspired by. This museum lets those from around the world learn about the African culture from its finest pieces of art. At the National Air and Space Museum visitors have the chance to explore 23 galleries exhibiting thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including missiles, rockets and various types of planes.
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the companion facility of the before-mentioned museum. They offer daily tours, an IMAX theater, and special lectures and events throughout the year. McDonnell Space Hangar — showcase thousands of aviation and space pieces, including the space shuttle Discovery. Come here for beautiful American artwork. There were more than 22 million visits to the museums and National Zoo in James Smithson — , a British scientist, drew up his will in naming his nephew, Henry James Hungerford, as beneficiary.
On July 1, , Congress accepted the legacy bequeathed to the nation by James Smithson and pledged the faith of the United States to the charitable trust. Eight years later, on Aug. Polk established the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as the Castle, was designed by architect James Renwick and constructed between and The chief executive officer of the Smithsonian is the Secretary, currently Lonnie G. Bunch III the 14th Secretary. There have been 13 secretaries since The Institution, established in , is governed by a board of regents which, by law, is composed of the vice president of the United States, the chief justice of the United States, three members of the Senate, three members of the House of Representatives and nine citizen members.
The chief justice of the United States has traditionally served as chancellor of the Smithsonian. Each museum has its own director and staff.
The central administration of the Institution is headquartered in the Castle.
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